The RPD was the 1st belt-fed machine gun designed to fire in 7.62X39mm - The system was issued by the Soviet Army China North Korea and many others throughout the Eastern Bloc as well as Africa and S. America - The RPD was also used by U.S. SOF in Vietnam - These classic reproductions are true to form just as originally issued only in semiautomatic - They feature new U.S. made receivers barrels and the proper 922R compliance components - One of the most battle tested and affordable belt-fed systems available - This is a BATFE evaluated and approved semi-auto rifle - Also available in original fully automatic configuration for LE/DOD/Government purchase all NFA rules apply